2022 : March

Gender Statistics in the Adventist Church

Gender Statistics in the Adventist Church

Have you ever wondered what our worldwide Seventh-day Adventist Church membership looks like in regards to gender and age? The Annual Statistical Report (ASR) presents all kinds of membership information collected from around the world. Statistics on baptisms, tithe returned and offerings given, and membership numbers are just a few of them. The recent 2021 ASR added a new table (Table 20, p. 14) and several graphs (pp. 5-6) on gender statistics. Today we will examine these gender statistics and look at some interesting findings

Women’s Involvement in the Adventist Church

Women’s Involvement in the Adventist Church

International Women’s Day was observed in many countries on Tuesday, March 8, 2022. On this day, people express their appreciation of what women do for us and celebrate the successes and achievements of women worldwide. According to the 2021 Annual Statistical Report (ASR), the percentage of women inside the Adventist Church is higher than that of men. Women are an integral, important part of the Body of Christ and a central part of churches’ function. The Bible tell us in Proverbs 31:30b NKJV:”…a woman who fears the Lord, she shall be praised.” How is the gender distribution in your local church? How do the women in your congregation experience spirituality? How do they live out their faith? Are they actively involved in your local church ministries? Today, we will examine research findings on the involvement of women in the Adventist Church.